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Ohenley Family History

Ohenley Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Henley, Hanley, Hensley, Onley, Healey, Tenley, Kenley, Wheeley

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Where is the Ohenley family from?

You can see how Ohenley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohenley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ohenley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 6 Ohenley families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohenley's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Ohenley families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohenley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ohenley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ohenley. 100% of Ohenley men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Ohenley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohenley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 310 immigration records available for the last name Ohenley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Ohenley. For the veterans among your Ohenley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohenley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Ohenley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ohenley in 1957 was 63, and 65 in 2003.

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